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By: Karyn Neal # 1056379

Instructor: Elizabeth Fuller, MSN

NUR 201 - Nursing Through the Lifespan I

Summer 2010

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

PREVENTION TEACHING PROJECT


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INTRODUCTION

The Problem

Childhood obesity

defined

Increasing nutrition

knowledge

Increasing fruit and

vegetable intake

Increasing activity

level Implementing into

your daily routine


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Studies show parents as

effective change agents

concerning obesity.

The home is a primary source of

nutrition for children.

Parents can act as effective role

models for youth.

Why parents?


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National data show alarming rates inoverweight and obesity in children andadults.The percentage of children & teensthat are overweight has doubled in past30 yearsAbout 16% of children (219 yrs) areoverweightOverweight is having a greater effecton minorities, including African Americanand Mexican American children

STATICS


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WHAT IS BODY MASS INDEX?

BMI is a medical screening tool commonly used to identifyweight problems such as underweight, overweight

Weight Status Category Percentile Range

Underweight Less than the 5th percentile

Healthy weight 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile

At risk of overweight 85 th to less than the 95th percentile

Overweight Equal to or greater than the 95th percentile


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Body Mass Index Chart can be a useful tool for visualizing the

ranges for underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obesitybased on a person's height an weight.

Body Mass Index Chart


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THE PROBLEM WITHCHILDHOOD OBESITY

Childhood obesity has significant medical,

psychological and economic problems

Potential medical problems associated with

childhood obesity are: Diabetes

Heart disease

Sleep apnea

Asthma Orthopedic disorders

Pancreatic

Liver problems

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Kids who are unhappy with their weightmay be more likely than average-weightkids to:Develop unhealthy dieting habits and eatingdisorders, such as anorexia nervosa andbulimia

Be more prone to depression

Be at risk for substance abuse

The Problem with ChildhoodObesity


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Causes associated with childhood obesity

include:

Environment

Lack of physical activity

Heredity and family

Dietary patterns Socioeconomic status

Causes ofChildhood Obesity


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PULL THE PLUG:PULL THE PLUG:

LIMIT

SCR

EEN

TI

METO

< 2 HR

S/DAY

Tips:

Remove TV and computers from

childrens bedrooms

No TV for children under 2 years

Do not eat in front of the television.


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GET MOVING:GET MOVING:

AIM F

ORAT

LEAST

60 MINUT

ESO

FPHYSICAL ACTIVITY A DAYTips:

Encourage daily physical activity.

Have a variety of physical activities that canbe done.

Schedule outdoor time: plan family walks,

outings to the park, or bike rides Be active indoors: dance, vacuum, make

beds, play balloon volleyball

Limit sedentary activity.


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EAT SMART:EAT SMART:

EAT

BR

EAKFAST

DAILY

Tips:

Stock kitchen with easy to grab breakfast items

(fruits, mini bagels, cheese sticks, yogurt)

Check if the school has a breakfast program

Eat breakfast with your child


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EAT SMART:EAT SMART:EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Tips:

Offer fruits for snacks instead of chips, cookies,

and candy Choose frozen or canned vegetables if fresh

are not available

Cut up fruits and vegetables so that they areready to eat


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EAT ART:EAT ART:

EAT ESS AST OOD

Tips:

Order the smallest size food/beverage Prepare homemade meals in advance to

avoid the temptation of fast food

Avoid extras like cheese, bacon, andmayo


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EAT SMART:EAT SMART:LIMIT PORTION SIZE

Tips:

Serve food on smaller plates

(Note that a childs stomach is the size ofhis/her fist)

Keep serving dishes off the table

Split an entre or take half home wheneating out


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DRINK WELL:DRINK WELL:

LIMIT

SWEET

EN

ED

B

EV

ERAG

ES

Tips:

Decide what drinks are available in your

home Offer water or non/low-fat milk instead of

juice or soda

Mix 100% fruit juice with water and limit to:4-6 oz. for 1-6 years

8-12 oz for 7-18 years


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A CHILD MUST BE HEALTHY TO

LEARN AND MUST LEARN TO BE

HEALTHY.

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